While Iran became a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on September 17, it is expectations of a boost to trade might be too optimistic.
17 Sep 2021
Iran foreign relations
Media in Iran could not ignore numerous blunders by the new foreign minister attending a conference in Baghdad on August 28, while Arab and international media were quick to notice.
31 Aug 2021
A meeting of regional countries in Baghdad organized by Iraq is meant to reduce tensions between Iran and Arab countries, but the level of participation is not clear.
25 Aug 2021
Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif says he has discussed bilateral relations, revival of the JCPOA and the situation in Afghanistan" with his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi.
22 Aug 2021
French President Emmanuel Macron in a phone call with Islamic Republic's new president Ebrahim Raisi called on Tehran Monday to quickly resume Vienna nuclear talks.
09 Aug 2021
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi March 27 signed a controversial 25-year deal at a ceremony at the Iranian Foreign Ministry in Tehran.
27 Mar 2021
An old treaty of bilateral cooperation between Iran and Russia was automatically renewed, amid a cool attirude by Moscow toward expanding relations with Tehran.
13 Mar 2021
Iran continues pronouncements about an impending strategic deal with China, while Beijing that has remained silent generally repsects US sanctions.
16 Nov 2020